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Having undergone a revolution in the early part of the new century, Ukraine is a country dragging its feet through a political stalemate, torn between the Soviet loyalties of its past and a more western focused future. It can seem gruff and unhelpful, but nevertheless holds deep-seated desires to gain entry to the illustrious club of EU nations, and establish its 21st century identity.
Kiev, a capital that’s unique selling point is the underground caves in which it stores the candlelight bodies of mummified monks, is a surprisingly beautiful city that quickly sweeps crooked politicians and gun-wielding gangsters from the mind. It’s a surly city, one that’s best enjoyed working your way through a bottle of local vodka and throwing yourself into the frantic local clubbing scene, which really brings Kiev to life. The Chernobyl Museum offers a glance into perhaps Ukraine’s most notorious (and sad) piece of history, while the ornate outline of St Sophia Cathedral’s gold and green peaks are well worth a look, too.
Elsewhere, Odessa, home of Ukrainian champagne, is the place to dance until dawn on the beachside, while Lviv, with its shabby charm and eclectic architecture, is well on the way to becoming an established international city break destination. The tiny town of Kamyanets Podilsky perches on top of a spectacular rock, contained by the walls of a pointy castle and peering out over a remarkable natural moat. The Black Sea, during winter, offers hole-in-the-ice opportunities to catch your dinner, while the ‘cave city’ of Churfut Kale – a 200m long maze of ancient sheltering caves – you can explore over a dozen centuries of Swiss-cheese ruins with views of an entire verdant valley from the peak.
When it comes to making your order, it’s worth remembering that Chicken Kiev is actually a New York dish (order the incredible varenyky dumplings instead), and that while vodka translates as ‘a wee drop’ you certainly won’t be served anything diminutive. Give it time, and you’ll find Ukraine’s gruff exterior hides a wealth of pleasurable experiences.
Kiev, a capital that’s unique selling point is the underground caves in which it stores the candlelight bodies of mummified monks, is a surprisingly beautiful city that quickly sweeps crooked politicians and gun-wielding gangsters from the mind. It’s a surly city, one that’s best enjoyed working your way through a bottle of local vodka and throwing yourself into the frantic local clubbing scene, which really brings Kiev to life. The Chernobyl Museum offers a glance into perhaps Ukraine’s most notorious (and sad) piece of history, while the ornate outline of St Sophia Cathedral’s gold and green peaks are well worth a look, too.
Elsewhere, Odessa, home of Ukrainian champagne, is the place to dance until dawn on the beachside, while Lviv, with its shabby charm and eclectic architecture, is well on the way to becoming an established international city break destination. The tiny town of Kamyanets Podilsky perches on top of a spectacular rock, contained by the walls of a pointy castle and peering out over a remarkable natural moat. The Black Sea, during winter, offers hole-in-the-ice opportunities to catch your dinner, while the ‘cave city’ of Churfut Kale – a 200m long maze of ancient sheltering caves – you can explore over a dozen centuries of Swiss-cheese ruins with views of an entire verdant valley from the peak.
When it comes to making your order, it’s worth remembering that Chicken Kiev is actually a New York dish (order the incredible varenyky dumplings instead), and that while vodka translates as ‘a wee drop’ you certainly won’t be served anything diminutive. Give it time, and you’ll find Ukraine’s gruff exterior hides a wealth of pleasurable experiences.